This release is one of a pair of distinctive Debussy recordings, made with the Philharmonia Orchestra and remastered here. Geoffrey Simon's programme expands several of Debussy's piano works into lavish orchestrations, including arrangements here from Stokowski, Grainger, Ravel and Caplet. Australian conductor Geoffrey Simon is resident in London and has appeared there with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London Chamber Orchestra, and English Chamber Orchestra. Internationally he has appeared with the Adelaide, Atlanta, Israel, Moscow, and American Symphonies, among others. He is Music Director Emeritus of the Northwest Mahler Orchestra in Seattle, with which he has conducted the Mahler symphonic cycle and Messiaen's Turangalila Symphony. He is Consultant for Classical Special Projects for Arts Global, and has served as a jury member for Young Concert Artists, PianoTexas, Australian Cello Awards and Royal Over-Seas League.

Tracklist:

Préludes, L. 125: X. La Cathédrale Engloutie (Arr. Stokowski)
L'isle Joyeuse, L. 109 (Arr. Molinari)
Deux Arabesques, L. 74 (Arr. Mouton): I. Andantino Con Moto
Deux Arabesques, L. 74 (Arr. Mouton): II. Allegretto Scherzando
La Mer, L. 111: I. De L'aube À Midi Sur La Mer
La Mer, L. 111: II. Jeux De Vagues
La Mer, L. 111: III. Dialogue Du Vent Et De La Mer
Préludes, L. 131: V. Bruyères (Arr. Grainger)
Danse, L. 77 (Tarantelle Styrienne) (Arr. Ravel)
Children's Corner, L. 119 (Arr. Caplet): I. Dr Gradus Ad Parnassum
Children's Corner, L. 119 (Arr. Caplet): II. Jimbo's Lullaby
Children's Corner, L. 119 (Arr. Caplet): III. Serenade For The Doll
Children's Corner, L. 119 (Arr. Caplet): IV. The Snow Is Dancing
Children's Corner, L. 119 (Arr. Caplet): V. The Little Shepherd
Children's Corner, L. 119 (Arr. Caplet): VI. Golliwogg's Cake-Walk

UPC: 635212209226
Label: Signum Classics
Release Date: 9.20.19
Format: CD

S.E. Elgar - Engulfed Cathedral la Mer (CD)